The human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common viruses in the world. It infects the skin and causes growths on it. Skin lesions may be prickly, flat or bulging, protruding from the surface or embedded in the skin.
HPV is also called the wart virus. Warts growths can be single or multiple, such as cauliflower. They can affect any part of the body, including the genitals (sharp papillomas). Certain types of infections, such as human papillomavirus 16, can lead to the development of cancers, especially cervical cancer.
Human papilloma can be present in the body for years and not cause any external symptoms. Appearing on the surface of the skin, papillomas can go away on their own, without any treatment or pain. However, this does not happen instantaneously, but in the space of, say, six months.
Human papilloma, disease prevention
Warts are contagious, they are transmitted through contact with infected skin, papillomas in intimate places are sexually transmitted. The risk of passing the infection on to a sexual partner can be reduced by using a condom. However, this is not 100% protection, as disease transmission can occur when unprotected areas of skin come into contact. During periods of HPV activity, it is better to completely refuse sexual contact. The partner must surely be informed of the presence of HPV.
Papillomas on other areas of the skin, for example on the hands and soles of the feet, can also be transmitted by contact: shaking the hand, touching the infected handrails of the simulator, walking barefoot in the shower, using the towel, linen or cosmetics. In these cases, the prevention of the disease can be observance of personal hygiene.
Sometimes the human papillomavirus is reactive. In some people, these are rare and isolated cases, while others suffer from multiple papillomas over and over again. It depends on the nature of the virus and the condition of the human body. Low immunity, hormonal problems, stress, and an excessive lifestyle with bad habits all contribute to the increased activity of the virus.
To prevent repeated epidemics of papillomavirus, the immune system must be strengthened. It requires good nutrition, exercise, good sleep, refusal to smoke alcohol and tobacco, control of stressful situations. Caring for the health of the body will allow you to avoid relapses, and over time, you will completely cope with papillomas.
How to treat papillomas
Drugs for the destruction of the papillomavirus have not yet been found. However, the human papilloma is in most cases cleared from the body and without treatment by the efforts of the immune system. Although the human papillomavirus itself cannot be cured with medication, the warty formations that occur as a result of infection are treatable and quite effective. Removal of papillomas may be necessary several times, because if HPV remains in the body, they will appear again and again.
There are various medical and traditional methods of treating papillomas. For example, removing affected skin layers with salicylic acid or cryotherapy (freezing with liquid nitrogen). The skin may change color and texture for a short time after exposure to nitrogen, but it recovers quickly. One of the ways to fight papillomas is immunotherapy, that is, strengthening the body's defenses. With this method of treatment, antibodies (vaccination) are injected into the body, which destroy the virus
Acid cauterization and surgical laser or scalpel removal are also performed. Sharp papillomas by the listed methods are removed in medical institutions, during several repetitive procedures. It should also be noted that medical methods of treating papillomas are much more effective than traditional methods.
Laser surgery is used when other methods have not helped to solve the problem or there is a need to get rid of the papilloma quickly. Laser therapy can be applied to any part of the body, with its help it is possible to remove papillomas in intimate places. The laser works selectively without damaging healthy skin or creating wounds. Slight redness or hyperpigmentation may occur, but it goes away quickly and the skin heals. Depending on the nature and size of the neoplasm, 1 to 3 laser procedures may be required.
After successful treatment, you should see a doctor every year for preventive examinations. In accessible places, the inspection for the presence of characteristic growths is carried out independently. It is also recommended to take preventive measures against recurrence of the disease, to strengthen the immune system, physical endurance and resistance to stress.
Papillomas, treatment with folk remedies
In addition to medical methods to treat the external signs of human papilloma in the body, there are some proven folk remedies that can speed up recovery. Natural recipes should be used for a long time and regularly, only in this case it is possible to achieve a stable positive result.
- Traditionally, folk medicine suggests getting rid of papillomas with fresh celandine juice. A cut is made on the stem of the plant, and the affected skin is smeared with the released "milk" 2-3 times a day. Very often papillomas go away in a week or less, but sometimes a longer period is needed.
- Known for its bactericidal properties, garlic can also be used to remove papillomas. Garlic juice is smeared with papillomas several times a day. You can apply a small patch to the affected area of the skin at night and secure it with an adhesive bandage. Remove the garlic in the morning, repeat it several times if necessary.
- Mix the garlic porridge with vinegar, add a little flour to make the mixture creamy, apply to the papillomas, wrap with plastic wrap and let stand overnight. In this case, healthy areas of the skin should be protected with an adhesive bandage.
- Fresh thyme broth, infused for 40-60 minutes, cool slightly and use in the form of lotions. It will take 10 or more treatments. The cooled broth should be heated to a temperature of about 39 ° C.
- Spray the skin and apply softened propolis to it. Secure with a bandage for 2-3 days. Then the procedure can be repeated.
- Apply a fresh cut of Kalanchoe leaf to the affected skin area and secure it with a bandage overnight. For treatment, the procedure should be repeated within 3 weeks. Likewise, you can use banana peels to remove papillomas.
- Australian tea tree oil, due to its antifungal and antiviral properties, can be used to treat papillomas. Moisten a cotton ball with a drop of oil, apply it to the skin and secure it with a plaster. For treatment, a long period is required, at least 1 month.